Medicine Overview of Encef Injection

Uses of Encef Injection

Side effects of Encef Injection

Common

Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

How to use Encef Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Encef Injection works

Encef 1gm injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.

In Depth Information on Encef Injection

Expert advice for Encef Injection

Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.

Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.

Can lead to nausea and diarrhoea frequently. If this becomes severe or persistent or you notice that your stool contains blood or mucus you should stop taking Encef immediately and consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you develop a rash or other unexpected symptoms.

Inform your doctor if there is the previous history of drug allergy.

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Warnings

Special precautions for Encef 1gm Injection

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE

Encef 1gm Injection is safe to use during pregnancy.

Adequate and well-controlled human studies have shown low or no risk.

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Lactation

CAUTION

Encef 1gm Injection should be used with caution during lacta

tion.
Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

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Driving

Encef 1gm Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired,

or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

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Kidney

SAFE

Encef 1gm Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Encef 1gm Injection is recommended.

However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

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Liver

Encef 1gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Encef 1gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Dose adjustment of Encef 1gm Injection is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

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Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Ceftriaxone, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.